IMO, Porsche should focus on adding a less expensive car to their lineup. Let's face it: a $40k+ Boxster cannot be considered an 'entry level' car at any economic state!
They've done it successfully in the past with the 912, 914, 924, and 944 cars. I do not consider the 968 as an entry level car either! Maybe they can produce a coupe based on the 986 platform, put a little 200 hp supercharged / turbo charged 4 cyl (or keep the Boxster flat-6), and
sell it for under $30k.
Maybe even put the engine in the front! (GASP!)
It's working with other car companies! For example:
1. The Mercedes C-Coupe is selling very, very well. (Shameless plug for my company!)
2. BMW: The New Mini is a killer deal on a decent handling car.
So: that's my solution for our current economic climate: Porsche should produce a less expensive car. Now, you want to hear my solution for world peace?!?!?
-Zoltan.